GB - Newmarket - Race 8

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

13.5K

VIEW

Verdict

Competitive stuff but this big field should bring out the best in penalised-winner FISCAL POLICY. Northcliff and Spring Bloom head the dangers.

numberFire Picks

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Ended long losing run at Pontefract 11 days ago, the sound tempo bringing the best out of him. Can go well again under a penalty granted a similar set up. 1st Pick 1 Fiscal Policy (Ire) Jockey: Daniel Tudhope Trainer: Ruth Carr J: Daniel Tudhope T: Ruth Carr	100	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Ended long losing run at Pontefract 11 days ago, the sound tempo bringing the best out of him. Can go well again under a penalty granted a similar set up.
10	Completed hat-trick in better company last spring. Lost his way after before taking advantage of much-reduced mark at Chepstow 3 weeks ago, landing a gamble in the process. Remains well treated on old form up 3 lb and has joined an in-form yard. 2nd Pick 10 Northcliff (Ire) Jockey: Rob Hornby Trainer: Ross Burdon J: Rob Hornby T: Ross Burdon	98	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Completed hat-trick in better company last spring. Lost his way after before taking advantage of much-reduced mark at Chepstow 3 weeks ago, landing a gamble in the process. Remains well treated on old form up 3 lb and has joined an in-form yard.
3	On a long losing run but was back to form with 2 good placed efforts at Goodwood/Newbury and still early days with this yard. 3rd Pick 3 Spring Bloom Jockey: Callum Hutchinson Trainer: John Butler J: Callum Hutchinson T: John Butler	94	-	-	-	12%
Analysis On a long losing run but was back to form with 2 good placed efforts at Goodwood/Newbury and still early days with this yard.

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